Japan stories

Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.

Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.

Distributors face rising costs and supply chain risks; smart ERP solutions offer real-time data and automation to protect profits and improve resilience.

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

Manuka AI strengthens its leadership with two senior hires to expand enterprise AI and data transformation services across Australia and New Zealand.

NTT launches APN InterLink in Hong Kong, offering ultra-low latency photonic network service to boost financial trading and real-time transactions.

STACK Infrastructure secures a JPY ¥39.7bn green loan to fund its 36MW TKY01 data centre in Greater Tokyo, enhancing sustainable digital infrastructure capacity.

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

X-PHY and Ensign InfoSecurity have formed a partnership to enhance cyber resilience with hardware and software security solutions across Asia-Pacific, Japan, India, and Europe.

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.